FAQs
BEC is a two-day indie comics festival located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The festival showcases the best creators in indie comics and sequential storytelling in Brooklyn and beyond! BEC is produced by BODEGA Comics, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to working cartoonists and graphic artists in the greater NYC area.
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What is BEC?
Where and when does the festival take place?
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BEC takes place in the fabled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church gymnasium and lower level, located at 21-1 Havemeyer St. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Festival dates are Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th from 11am to 7pm.
What is the cost to enter the festival as an attendee?
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BEC is free and open to the public!
Who are these cute characters scattered around the website?
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We’re so glad you asked! Meet Becky, Choppo, and Cat, your guides to all things BEC.
How do I apply to exhibit at the festival?
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Click here for all the application details! Applications are open now through May 17th.
what are the festival jurors looking for in exhibitors?
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BEC is a comics-forward event and so preference for exhibition space will be given to creators with new work, working specifically in the medium of comics and/or sequential storytelling. Additional criteria includes but is not limited to technical prowess, diversity of voice and background, and regularity of output. NOTE THAT ANY AI BASED WORK IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED FROM THE FESTIVAL.
when will i find out if i’ve been accepted as an exhibitor?
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All applicants will be informed in early June as to whether their application and any table space requests have been accepted.
Are there special guests or featured artists at BEC?
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Yes! Head here for all the latest updates on our slate of special guests and programming.
Sure can! We’ll be putting together a team of volunteers to help with table set up, crowd management, A/V help, and a lot more. Sign up here if you’re interested in applying.
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Can I volunteer?
Can I exhibit AI based work?
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Lol. No.
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what are your covid-19 policies?
While there are no current mask mandates in the State of New York, we support elective masking, especially if you are experiencing any symptoms of a respiratory illness (though if you are experiencing symptoms, we encourage you to stay home and get better!).
Hand sanitizer will be readily available throughout the show floor.
How can I stay updated on BEC news and announcements?
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Updates will be regularly posted here and on our social media pages. You can also sign up for our mailing list by clicking here.